“Dalian Cup” International Youth Fashion Design Contest (or Dalian Cup, for short) is an international fashion event jointly held by China Fashion Association and Dalian People’ Government, which is the first fashion event in China enjoys higher popularity and authoritative influencing at home and abroad, known as the cradle and incubator of Chinese fashion designers. Dalian Cup has grown up with generations of young designers，and witnessed the youth becoming the backbone of Chinese fashion designers, the trendsetter of fashion trends.

   Sponsors: China Fashion Association, Dalian People’ Government

   Special supporters: Office of China (Dalian) International Garment &Textile Fair, Dalian Bureau of Industry and Information Technology

   Organizer: Dalian Garment & Textile Association

   I. Theme

   In the long course of human history, the evolution of life does not exist independently, but is closely related to the surrounding organisms and geographical environment. Covid-19 epidemic is raging around the world, and the fate of human is closely related. The power of life weaves a beautiful world for us, and we will surely overcome the epidemic with strong life force and wisdom.

   II. Form

   1. The academic group

   Fifteen entries will be selected. Collecting design works of student designers from academies of fashion design at home and abroad; entrants should be under 28; no limitation on nationality and region. 

   2. The professional group

   Fifteen entries will be selected. Collecting design works of designers from apparel enterprises and design studios, independent designers, and fashion enthusiasts at home and abroad; entrants should be under 45; no limitation on nationality and region. 

   III. Requirements of works

   1. In line with the theme of “power of life”, with distinct cultural characteristics of the times and utility;

   2. Each group of entry should include 3 autumn-winter series fashion works based on the same concept, no limitation on men’s or women’s wear. Works should clearly indicate the target market and suitable occasions. 

   3.Both group should provide 1 design work with creative conceptand divergent thinking and 2 design works with commodity characteristics of combining creativity and utility;

   4. Worksmust have complete design structures, exquisite craftsmanship, complete accessories and perfect manifestation.

   IV. Awards

   1. The academic group

   Gold award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 50,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;

   Silver award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 20,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;

   Cooper award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 10,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;

   2. The professional group

   Gold award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 50,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;

   Silver award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 20,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;

   Bronze award: 1 person, subsidy RMB 10,000 (before tax) for design and production, trophy and certificate; qualification of special conference of Dalian Fashion Week;

   V. Payment for entrants

   1. Subsidy for works

   Each entry will be provided with RMB 2000 (before tax) for works design, except works which win subsidies of gold, silver and bronze awards. 

   2. Traffic, board and lodging

   Traffic subsidy: RMB 6,000 (before tax) per person in Europe and America, RMB 3,000 (before tax) per person in Asia, RMB 1,500 (before tax) per person in China; for traffic expense under RMB 1,500, subsidy will be paid according to actual expense. 

Board and lodging: The expenses of board and lodging for entrants to take part in the finals in Dalian will be borne by the committee. 

  VI. Schedule

   1. Works collection: May25 to July10, 2020

   2. Publicity of entrants: July15 to July 20, 2020

   3. Preparation of apparel: July 20 to September 10, 2020

   4. Registration of entrants: September 10, 2020

   5. Finals and awards: September 11, 2020

   1. Closing date: July10, 2020, subject to the date of courier or postmark. Time of finals: September 11, 2020, location: Dalian, China.

   2. Entries must be original works that have not been published. If the works are reported to be suspected of being plagiaristic, when evidences are verified, the designers’ qualification will be canceled, and this vacancy will be filled by in order of scores. With publicity, undisputed works will enter the finals. 

   3. The committee will issue notice for entrance in the form of mails or couriers and conclude the agreement. The agreement will be sent to oc@daliancup.com in the form of pictures. When signed by the entrants to confirm the participation. If entrants drop out halfway, this vacancy will be filled in order of scores. 

   4. Each entry is limited to one designer. Please send the color effect drawing and the structural drawing (3 series of works), specification 27CM*40CM, and specification for fabric sample 10CM×10CM, design description (including the source of inspiration, design concept, popular and commercial elements) and the application form to the committee. 

   5. Entrants should provide authentic and valid personal registration information (nationality, name, sex, contact address, telephone, fax, post code, email), 1 personal ID photo and 1 life photo; 

   6. Model standard of men’s wear: height 185-190CM, chest circumference 103-106CM, waistline 76-83CM, hipline 90-100CM, Chinese shoe code 43 or 44; Model standard of women’s wear: height 177-180CM, chest circumference 84-86CM, waistline 60-65CM, hipline 88-92CM, Chinese shoe code 38 or 39 (40).

   7. The sponsor has the right to publicize, publish, display and implant brands for all entries and awards; the final interpretation of the contest is reserved by the committee of 2020“Dalian Cup” International Youth Fashion Design Contest.

   Contact: Ms. Yang 086-0411-84614885 13274113020

   Email: oc@daliancup.com

   Address: Room 308, Fushiya Marketing Center, Z28 Fashion Valley, No. 28 of Zhengong Street, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning, Postcode: 116021

   Attachment: Application form of 2020 “Dalian Cup” International Youth Fashion Design Contest

 

 

Committee of 2020 “Dalian Cup” International Youth Fashion Design Contest

March 20, 2020